The original House bill proposed a $20 million reduction to GPS III, citing "Excess to need". See table for source.

The draft Senate version proposed a funding cut for GPS III, stating "Improving funds management: Prior Year carryover" and "Reduce duplication: M-code". See table for source.

The final measure adds $98.5 million to MGUE, noting, "Program increase - military GPS user equipment - Increment 2 - handhelds." The increase is offset by a $10 million cut labeled "Excess to need." See table for source.

The draft Senate version proposed similar adjustments to MGUE. See table for source.

The House bill included the same "Excess to need" reduction. See table for source.

Transportation Appropriations

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On March 23, 2018, President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, an omnibus funding measure that provides $110.3 million to the Department of Transportation to operate a civil GPS augmentation system (WAAS) in FY 2018.

The FY 2018 budget includes no DOT funding for civil requirements in the GPS program. It also does not provide a trackable line item for the PNT activities of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research & Technology, though such activities remain fully budgeted.

Defense Authorization

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On December 12, 2017, President Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018. The act includes policy and funding guidance for the GPS program. It does not expend funds from the U.S. Treasury.

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